The skinny: While the Pac-10 didn’t get a whole lot of national respect this season, Arizona cruised to the regular-season conference title. Sophomore Derrick Williams presents a unique matchup problem. At 6-8, he can overpower opponents inside but shoots 61 percent on 3-pointers. As a team, Arizona shoots 40 percent behind the arc. But defending the 3-pointer has been a Texas specialty all season. Tristan Thompson dominated the paint in an opening win over Oakland (Mich.) with seven blocks. Guard J’Covan Brown, averaging 20.5 points in two NCAA Tournament appearances, could be an X factor.

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